Rose Conway-Walsh (Mayo, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I really appreciate that. I take this opportunity to offer my sincere condolences to the family of John O'Mahony. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Gerardine, and their five daughters, as well as the wider family and friends, including his wider family in the GAA and the Fine Gael Party. I offer my condolences to the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, and all his colleagues. I served with John in the Seanad and always found him to be an absolute gentleman. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

It will be no surprise that my first question is about the summer economic statement, which was issued today. In particular, I ask about how much of the budget package will be allocated to new measures. Why is the general Government balance not outlined as it normally is in the summer economic statement?

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